The Author through a real life narrative shares its activities as a study case for meditation how each person can fulfil civic engagement. The emphasis on personal fulfilment doesn't negate the importance of duty and responsibility. Rather, it enriches the understanding of civic engagement by highlighting its intrinsic value.
Engaging in civic activities can lead to personal growth, increased social capital, a greater sense of belonging and the development of valuable skills and experience. These benefits, in turn, can contribute to a more fulfilling and meaningful life. Furthermore, understanding the intrinsic rewards of participation can serve as a powerful incentive for increased civic engagement.
He graduated in Law from the Faculty of Law of the University of Lisbon in 1974 and is a graduate of the National Defence Institute in Lisbon, Portugal (1990). Dedicated to his academic career, in 1980 he became a researcher at the Foreign Relations Observatory of the Autonomous University of Lisbon.
Published books:
- MAR, Encontro, Desencontro e Reencontro co-authored with António da Silva Ribeiro | Forewords by Henrique Gouveia e Melo, Amílcar Falcão . Porto, Edições Esgotadas, 2024; Portugal.
- Educação e Cultura Internacional. | Forewords by Ives Gandra Martins. Porto, Edições Esgotadas, 2023; Portugal.
- Ethics, the State and the Person | Foreword by Ives Gandra Martins. . Porto, Edições Esgotadas, 2024; Portugal.
- Ethics, The State and The Person | Foreword by António da Silva Ribeiro, Porto, Edições Esgotadas, 2024; Portugal.
Manual Prático do Arrendamento. 3rd ed. Porto: Editora Porto Editora, 1988. | v. 1. 220p . | by Judge Counsellor. Jorge Alberto Aragão Seia. Portugal. Portugal.
- New Lease: Practical Manual. 3rd ed. | Foreword by Judge António Vasco de Faria. 1990 Portugal.
- Lei do Aumento das Rendas Habitacionais 6th ed. : Editora Porto Editora, Porto,1996. | Foreword by Judge Jorge Aragão Seia. 1996 Portugal.
- Lei dos Subsídios das Rendas Habitacionais 3rd ed. : Editora Porto Editora, Porto,1987 Portugal.
He graduated in Law from the Faculty of Law of the University of Lisbon in 1974 and is a graduate of the National Defence Institute in Lisbon, Portugal (1990). Dedicated to his academic career, in 1980 he became a researcher at the Foreign Relations Observatory of the Autonomous University of Lisbon.
Published books
MAR, Encontro, Desencontro e Reencontro co-authored with António da Silva Ribeiro | Forewords by Henrique Gouveia e Melo, Amílcar Falcão . Porto, Edições Esgotadas, 2024; Portugal.
Educação e Cultura Internacional. | Forewords by Ives Gandra Martins. Porto, Edições Esgotadas, 2023; Portugal.
Ethics, the State and the Person | Foreword by Ives Gandra Martins. . Porto, Edições Esgotadas, 2024; Portugal.
Ethics, The State and The Person | Foreword by António da Silva Ribeiro, Porto, Edições Esgotadas, 2024; Portugal.
Manual Prático do Arrendamento. 3rd ed. Porto: Editora Porto Editora, 1988. | v. 1. 220p . | by Judge Counsellor. Jorge Alberto Aragão Seia. Portugal. Portugal.
New Lease: Practical Manual. 3rd ed. | Foreword by Judge António Vasco de Faria. 1990 Portugal.
Lei do Aumento das Rendas Habitacionais 6th ed. : Editora Porto Editora, Porto,1996. | Foreword by Judge Jorge Aragão Seia. 1996 Portugal.
Lei dos Subsídios das Rendas Habitacionais 3rd ed. : Editora Porto Editora, Porto,1987 Portugal.
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Honours
D. Afonso Henriques Medal - Army Merit 2nd Class with Commendation on 6 November 2015.
Medal of the Cross of Saint George on 18 June 2020.
Orders of Honour
Commander of the Order of Aeronautical Merit on 23 October 2024.
Knight of the Order of Rio Branco on 7 December 2022.
Knight of the Order of Naval Merit on 11 June 2019.
Officer of the Order of Naval Merit on 11 June 2021.
Knight of the Order of Aeronautical Merit on 23 October 2016.
Officer of the Order of Aeronautical Merit on 23 October 2020.